Music
The Skinny magazine music guide. We bring you the latest music highlights, gig reviews and previews, music videos, album reviews and features. Find exclusive interviews with local bands and international stars, bespoke playlists and video premieres.
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InterviewsChanging Shapes: Lauren Mayberry on her new era
After spending her 20s on tour with Scottish synth-pop phenomenon CHVRCHES, we catch up with Lauren Mayberry as she enters a new decade and a liberating moment of do-it-yourself artist evolution Read more »| 29 Apr 2024 -
Live MusicAdrianne Lenker @ Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow, 24 Apr
Tonight's performance from Adrianne Lenker is profound and playful; during the silences and singing, we're together. It's a gift Read more »| 26 Apr 2024 -
ReviewsSt. Vincent – All Born Screaming
Annie Clark still has surprises to offer on St. Vincent's seventh album, the enigmatic and experimental All Born Screaming Read more »| 26 Apr 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Leif Coffield
Following the release of his latest single Only Fascination, originally demoed by his late great uncle in the 70s, we catch up with East Kilbride alt-pop act Leif Coffield Read more »| 25 Apr 2024 -
PlaylistsListen to Hak Baker, Hometown & Gemma Kane's Lock In Playlist
Ahead of Sailor Jerry's Lock In Series arriving in Glasgow next week, listen to an exclusive playlist from Hak Baker and James from Hometown Soundsystem Read more »| 24 Apr 2024 -
Live MusicFergus McCreadie Trio @ The Queen's Hall, Edinburgh, 19 Apr
Scottish jazz-folk virtuoso Fergus McCreadie launches his new album Stream with a spellbinding concert in Edinburgh Read more »| 23 Apr 2024
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ReviewsJustice – Hyperdrama
Justice fuse funk and synthwave with their trademark electronica – the result is intentionally uneven, constantly exciting and extremely dramatic Read more »| 23 Apr 2024 -
Live MusicPom Poko / Personal Trainer @ The Caves, Edinburgh, 21 Apr
Following a hostile welcome to The Caves in Edinburgh tonight, a stacked lineup of Pom Poko, Personal Trainer and The Itch offers a quick vibe shift Read more »| 22 Apr 2024 -
InterviewsArchiving Palestinian sounds with The Majazz Project
Glasgow-based Palestinian sound artist Masa Nazzal speaks to Mo'min Swaitat from Majazz Project about the evolution of Palestinian music, and archiving as political resistance Read more »| 19 Apr 2024 -
Live MusicSky Ferreira @ SWG3, Glasgow, 9 Apr
Sky Ferreira clocks in to deliver an imperfect show, comprising fine but ultimately flat vibes Read more »| 19 Apr 2024 -
InterviewsSpotlight On... Psweatpants
Following the release of his latest project AM/FM RADIO, and ahead of his first headline shows, we shine a spotlight on Glasgow-based rapper Psweatpants Read more »| 18 Apr 2024 -
NewsHen Hoose launches Beldina Odenyo bursary
Songwriting collective Hen Hoose is launching the Beldina Odenyo Bursary, created in honour of the musician, singer, poet and Hen Hoose member who passed away in 2021 Read more »| 17 Apr 2024 -
Live MusicRecord Store Day 2024: What's On in Scotland's Record Shops
With Record Store Day set to take place this Saturday 20 April, we take a closer look at what some of our favourite record shops have planned for the big day Read more »| 16 Apr 2024 -
InterviewsThe Skinny On... Bikini Body
Ahead of releasing their new EP Weird Party, Vicky Kavanagh of Edinburgh outfit Bikini Body takes on this month's Q&A Read more »| 16 Apr 2024 -
Reviewsclaire rousay – sentiment
Channelling her signature sound into an album of emo-inflected pop songs, sentiment is claire rousay’s most personal work to date Read more »| 15 Apr 2024